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CHESTER COUNTY, PA — A new study by the PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center suggests Pennsylvania schools could reap major financial and environmental benefits by adopting solar power, with Chester …
Report Finds Pennsylvania Schools Could Save Millions by Switching to Solar Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A new analysis by the PennPIRG Education Fund and PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center reveals that many manufacturers continue to withhold crucial repair resources from consumers, even …
New Report Finds Manufacturers Falling Short on Right to Repair Laws, Despite Growing State Mandates Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A coalition of environmental, consumer, health, and faith organizations has filed expert testimony opposing Philadelphia Gas Works’ (PGW) proposed $105 million rate hike and its plan to …
Coalition Urges Regulators to Reject Philadelphia Gas Works’ Rate Hike Proposal Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The rapid growth of data centers across the United States is intensifying the nation’s energy demands, raising concerns over increased reliance on fossil fuels and the resulting …
Data Centers’ Growing Energy Demand Raises Environmental, Consumer Concerns Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center has launched its latest edition of the Fixed for the Holidays shopping guide, aimed at encouraging consumers to choose refurbished electronics …
PennEnvironment Releases Holiday Guide Promoting Refurbished Electronics Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A recent report by the PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center has unveiled Pennsylvania’s position as 48th in the nation for growth in solar, wind, and geothermal energy …
Pennsylvania Lags Behind in Renewable Energy Growth, Opportunities for Improvement Remain Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A recent study released by the PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center has cast a spotlight on alarming practices in Pennsylvania school districts related to lead contamination in …
Protecting Our Kids: The Shocking Truth About Lead in Pennsylvania School Water Revealed! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania households and businesses are set to benefit significantly from newly updated national appliance efficiency standards, projected to bring substantial financial and environmental gains. According to an analysis …
New Appliance Efficiency Standards Promise Savings for Pennsylvanians Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a surge of environmental activism, Pennsylvanians are urging for concrete climate solutions to be a non-negotiable part of any final budget agreement. This plea was echoed …
Pennsylvanians Rally for Climate Solutions, Demand Emphasis on Environment in Budget Agreement Read More
READING, PA — The Reformation Lutheran Church in Exeter Township, Berks County, has proudly installed a rooftop solar panel system. The move, which is part of a growing trend among …
Berks County Church Embraces Solar Energy, Backed by Federal Clean Energy Tax Credits Read More